Govt may lift ban on non-basmati rice export

The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday. “It (lifting of export ban on white rice) is also under consideration of the government. These things are...

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New Delhi, Updated At : 09:42 AM Sep 19, 2024 IST

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The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday.

“It (lifting of export ban on white rice) is also under consideration of the government. These things are dynamic and we will take an appropriate decision depending on the requirement and stocks available,” Chopra said.

Export of non-basmati white rice has been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply.